About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
Peraton provides USSOCOM, its Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), deployed forces, CIO/J6, and end-users with high-quality IT platform and network services over an eight-year period.
About The Role
Responsibilities:
Peraton requires a Satellite Planner to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order. This position is located at Fort Bragg, NC.
Satellite Planner
- Provides technical and operational support, as well as subject matter expertise for Frequency Division Multiple Accesses (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Space Division Multiple Access (SDMA), Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Tactical Satellite (TACSAT), INMARSAT.
- Provides technical and operational support, as well as subject matter expertise for Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN), Global Broadcast Satellite (GBS), High-Performance Waveform (HPW), and other satellite communication (SATCOM) networks.
- Configures networks, monitors systems, activates remote terminals, as well as tracks and resolves SATCOM incident reports and problems related to baseband, intermediate frequency (IF), and RF communications.
- Analyzes Satellite Access Requests (SARs), Gateway Access Requests (GARs), Satellite Access Authorizations (SAAs), Gateway Access Authorizations (GAAs).
- Develops and reviews Telecommunication Service Requests (TSRs), Telecommunication Service Orders (TSOs), Transmission Plans, and other documentation to determine SATCOM configuration requirements and alternatives and then report the results to the Government as required.
- Utilizes Government-provided tools and applications to develop network diagrams and cutsheets based on their analyses.
- Provides daily status reports on equipment, network availability, and network utilization using Government-provided tools and applications and enters outage and restoral information into the Government’s trouble management system.
- Represents USSOCOM and interfaces with software and hardware vendors for support issues.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- AS + 10 years of experience OR BS + 8 years of experience OR MS + 6 years of experience OR HS with 12 years of experience
- A DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level is required
- Technical Experience: At least two (2) years of prior experience as a Satellite Planner is required
Desired Qualifications:
- Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer Course, Joint C4 Planner’s Course
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Duration Statement:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
